Rushtons Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers’ Post

Protecting Charities: New Guidance on Fraud and Cyber Crime With Charity Fraud Awareness Week recently behind us, the Charity Commission has released updated guidance aimed at helping trustees safeguard their organisations against fraud and cyber crime. This follows the startling revelation that 603 fraud cases and 99 cyber crime cases were opened by the regulator in the past year alone. The new resources focus on practical, actionable steps to mitigate risks, including advice on preventing phishing attacks, improving internal financial controls, and fostering an organisational culture of awareness. Simplifying previous guidance, this update was developed in collaboration with the National Cyber Security Centre to ensure relevance and accessibility for charities of all sizes. Highlights include: 📌 Fraud Guidance: Practical measures for prevention and response. 📌 Cyber Crime Guidance: Insights into common threats and mitigation strategies. The guidance also emphasises the importance of reporting fraud to ensure accurate sector-wide data and to receive the necessary support. At Rushtons, we’re committed to supporting charities in navigating these challenges. If you have any questions or need advice regarding your charity’s financial matters, please get in touch—we’re here to help. 🔗 Read our latest blog for a more detailed overview, linked in the Comments section.